Archaeological dig at Tsutsujigasaki Yakata (Takeda Shrine), Kõfu, Yamanashi, Japan
Archaeological dig at the west kuruwa (bailey) of the former Tsutsujigasaki Yakata (palace) of the Takeda clan in Kõfu, Yamanashi Prefecture Japan.
Originally built in 1519 by Takeda Nobutora - the father of Takeda Shingen, the Tsutsujigasaki Yakata was the home and headquarters for three generations of the Takeda clan - Takeda Nobutora, Takeda Shingen, and Takeda Katsuyori.
The palace fell into ruin following the defeat of the Takeda clan during the late Sengoku era. During the Tokugawa period (1600-1868) it is recorded that virtually nothing remained apart from some of the moats and stone walls.
During the Meiji period castles were ordered to be demolished, this saw the few remaining walls being either buried or the stones carted off to build government roads and the moats being filled in.
A visit by the Emperor Meiji in 1880 inspired the locals of Yamanashi to build a shrine on the site dedicated to the memory of those who had fought on the side of the loyalists in the Boshin war (1868-69).
In 1915 the Emperor Taishõ commissioned the Takeda shrine in honour of the great warlord Takeda Shingen. The shrine was completed in 1919.
Currently the archaeological digs have revealed a part of the western kuruwa (bailey) and its surrounding moat. The site was a very well fortified palace, if not a castle. It consisted of a number of baileys as would be found in a castle of the era, surrounded by wide defensive moats.
A number of walls and entrances are being slowly uncovered and rebuilt following diagrams and drawings of the era based on the archaeological dig. Aerial photography and radar equipment has allowed the outline of the palace site to be distinguished and the placement of original buildings to be determined.
A number of artefacts have been found and are on display in a temporary hut nearby. (I wasn't allowed to film those).
Video Blog 12 - Inuyama Castle, Japan
Here is my video blog of our visit to Inuyama Castle in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The castle was built in the 16th century and is one of the oldest in the country. For more information, visit KristinaBozanich.com.
Video Transcript:
Kristina: We’re at Inuyama Castle, which is behind me, and this is the main attraction for Inuyama, which we are now living in for three months.
Cody: Dip it.
Kristina: Ok.
Cody: And pour a little in each hand.
Kristina: Into my hands?
Cody: Yeah.
Kristina: How am I...I’m supposed to switch into the other hand?
Cody: (laughs) Yes.
Kristina: (laughs) I’m probably doing this wrong. And then what? You just sprinkle, sprinkle?
Cody: I guess.
Kristina: That’s cold!
(beat)
Kristina: So this is where lovers put their wooden heart up on the wall for, I think, good luck?
Cody: Hope to find love.
Kristina: Or where they hope to find love. Not entirely sure, but we know it means love so we made one and we’ll find it later because we put it in a box and I think they put it up for you.
Kristina: This is the view from the bottom of the castle. Alright, so before we enter, we have to take our shoes off and carry them with us as we tour the castle. (to attendant) Konichiwa!
My socks! It’s too bad everything’s in Japanese. I don’t know any historical relevance to this place quite yet.
Kristina: Here are all the other castles of Japan.
Cody: Why don’t you say them all?
Kristina: I don’t know how to say them all. Uwajima Castle. Matsuyama Castle. Kochi Castle. Marugame Castle. Bitchu Matsuyama Castle. Matsue Castle. Himeji Castle. Inuyama Castle. Hikone Castle. Matsumoto Castle. Maruoka Castle. Hirosaki Castle.
Cody; Oh, no! Low ceiling! Oh God! Oh, I am way too tall to be in here. Alright, people, this is some crazy movement. Last floor. Oh! I am the tallest one here. Nope, nevermind! Hello! Konnichiwa.
Kristina: It’s nice out here. Nice and sunny. You can see Nagoya right there, right? Those skyscrapers right there are Nagoya. Even the floor on the outside is clean.
Cody: Proof. Final thoughts?
Kristina: It’s pretty, it’s tall, it’s old, and it’s very clean, as everything is in Japan.
Cody: So how’d you like Inuyama Castle?
Kristina: Um, not the most impressive castle, since we’ve been to England, but pretty impressive for here. So that’s the end of this video blog at Inuyama Castle and hopefully soon we’ll show you how we’ve been living in our apartment just downtown Inuyama.
Thank you for watching.
Sternenlicht in Japan (Travel Vlog: Traditional Japanese House in Kyoto & Kiyomizu Dera)
In this episode, we stay at a machiya house, a traditional Japanese wooden house and visit the lovely Kiyomizu Dera to take in the beautiful colors of fall and contemplate about life.
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Himeji Castle in Hyogo Prefecture Japan travel VLOG 姫路城
Here's another world heritage site from Hyogo side of Japan.
it is the only castle with dazzling white exterior.
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Yamanashi Gakuin iCLA West Girls Dorm
This is a show around from the Dorm units of the iCLA Yamanashi Gakuin.
Ein Rundgang im Wohnheim der Yamanashi Gakuin
Saito Hitohira Sensei - Iwama Shinshin Aiki Shurenkai [Interview - EN/FR/JA/ZH/ES]
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Born in 1957, Saitō Hitohira Sensei succeeded his father and teacher Saitō Morihiro Shihan after he passed away in 2002. He is now the leader of the Shin Shin Aiki Shūrenkai, an Aikido organization he created especially to preserve, develop and spread the teachings of his father’s Aikido.
He became an official instructor at the Iwama Dōjō in 1986, and took care of both the Dōjō and the Aiki Shrine until 2004, when he created the Shin Shin Aiki Shūrenkai.
Saitō Sensei emphasizes technical precision and the relation between weapons and Taijutsu.
His goal is to preserve Iwama’s Aikido as it was taught to his father and to himself by the founder. To him, it is not only a question of techniques but also of lifestyle, transmitted through practice, farming, and the founder’s religion. His artistic sense is actually not only expressed in his Aikido; he is also a chef, a calligraph and a sculptor.
Today, he conducts various seminars around the globe, as well as a traditional Uchi-Deshi program in his own Dojo, the Tanrenkan, where he welcomed us for this exceptional interview.
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- 1:40 Thank you very much for welcoming us at your Dojo. May I ask you to introduce yourself, along with your school?
- 2:32 Where does your School come from, and what’s its story?
- 2:54 Could you tell us what you focus your teaching on?
- 4:02 How does a typical day go in your Dojo?
- 5:37 Why did you choose to live your life through Aikido?
- 6:25 Do you have other activities besides Aikido? I hear that you also practice cooking, calligraphy and sculpture.
- 7:57 What does it mean for you that your family totally supports your practice of Aikido?
- 8:45 What kind of Shinto does the name of your school refer to? Does your belief have a relation with O'Sensei's Omoto Kyo”?
- 9:46 How does it influence your practice and your spirit? How can Aikido contribute to the World's peace?
- 12:43 This is a quote from Tokimune that one of his students reported. It sounds like O'Sensei. Do you think that Daito Ryu adapted to Aikido or did O'Sensei develop concepts that were already existing in Daito Ryu?
- 13:45 Like O'Sensei and your father, you practice Tanren a lot yourself. Should we think that although it is not necessary to use one's strength against an opponent, it is, however, necessary to have a strong and resilient body?
- 14:56 How important are the Uchi Deshi Sessions to you? What represents the relationship between the master and the student for you?
- 16:04 You succeeded your father. How do you see the transmission system? Should it stay absolutely within the family?
- 17:36 Can you tell us about the future of Iwama Aikido and your own succession?
- 18:06 Would you like to deliver a message to Aikido practitioners of the world?
-- SPECIAL THANKS --
To Sobue Mitsunori and Olivier Eberhardt for the introduction to Saito Sensei.
Saito sensei does not accept visits/interviews without introduction, so please do not contact him without proper introduction.
To Josh Gold who gave us access to Aikido Journal's archives (
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Morihei Ueshiba with a young Morihiro Saito:
Onisaburo Deguchi:
An Introduction to Koichi Tohei:
Morihiro Saito: 1973 TV Documentary:
Tokimune Takeda:
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Izanami & Izanagi:
Facebook page of the Iwama Shinshin Aikido:
Enryakuji temple (by 663highland CC2.5):
Morihei Ueshiba: Way of Harmony:
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Director: Jordy Delage
Editing & Camera: Jordy Delage & Nicolas Nothum
Music: Senbazuru - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) CC 3.0
Narrator: Brian Kamei
Translation & subtitles: Adrien Becam, Eriko Hoshi, Jordy Delage, Jean-François Rauch, 周彥博 (ZH)
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Japan Travel: Usuki Samurai District, Castle Ruins Historical Road, Oita
Japan Travel: Usuki Samurai District, Castle Ruins Historical Road, Oita
【★036★Oita Usuki Samurai District】
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Usuki's samurai district is located at its city center, and parts of it keep the flavor of an old castle town with their stone paved alleys lined by premodern looking houses.
The main attraction is the Nioza Historical Road, a 200 meter photogenic narrow alleyway which runs along temples and residences built in Edo Period style architecture, making a feeling of the past. Parallel to it runs the Haccho Oji Shopping Street, a merchant street with a neighborhood atmosphere, lined by shops selling local specialties, groceries and etc. Walking westwards for about five minutes brings you to Ryugenji, with nice three-storied pagoda.
The Ruins of Usuki Castle
It is located on the eastern side of the district. Currently a neighborhood park is located on the former castle grounds. Unfortunately, most of the castle buildings including the main keep have been destroyed over the years, and today the only prominent structures remaining are a turret and a gate standing along the park's entrance.
Nioza Historical Road and Castle Ruins
Hours: Always open
Closed: Opened All Year Round
Admission: Free
Today visitors can visit the Inaba Residence, local feudal lord during the Edo Period where the family used to live whenever they returned to visit their home town after they had moved to Tokyo in the Meiji Period. The beautiful wooden residence is set in a tranquil ambience, with simple and elegant interior design, several tatami mat rooms, wide corridors and a nice garden. Another samurai residence open to public is the Marumo Residence, placed at the southern end of the town center.
Inaba Residence
Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (Last entry at 16:30)
Closed: Opened All Year Round
Admission: 320 yen (residence only)
1090 yen (also includes stone Buddhas and two other museums)
Marumo Residence
Hours: 9:00 to 17:00
Closed: Mondays (following day if Monday is a national holiday), New Year holidays
Admission: Free
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The attractions of the samurai district are all located within walking distance of Usuki and Kami-Usuki Stations. It takes around 10-15 minutes to walk to the Nioza Historical Road from either station.
ODA URI 織田瓜 - Japanese Lamp (076L)
You can buy this japanese lamp on ShinoStore.com
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The Oda clan was a family of Japanese daimyo who were to become an important political force in the unification of Japan in the mid-16th century. Though they had the climax of their fame under Oda Nobunaga and fell from the spotlight soon after, several branches of the family would continue on as daimyo houses until the Meiji Restoration.
The Oda family in the time of Nobunaga claimed descent from the Taira clan, by Taira no Chikazane, a grandson of Taira no Shigemori (1138-1179).
Taira no Chikazane established himself at Oda (Echizen Province) and took its name. His descendants, great vassals of the (Seiwa Genji) Shiba clan, shugo (governors) of Echizen, Owari and other provinces, followed the latter to Owari Province and received Inuyama Castle in 1435. This castle was built towards 1435, by Shiba Yoshitake who entrusted its safety to the Oda family. The Oda had been shugo-dai (vice-governor) for several generations.
In 1452, after the death of Shiba Yoshitake the vassals of the Shiba, like the Oda in Owari Province and the Asakura clan in Echizen Province, refused the succession of Shiba Yoshitoshi (1430-1490) and supported Shiba Yoshikado (died ca. 1480), and began to divide the large domains of their suzerains among themselves, and had become gradually independent in the domains which had been confided to them. In 1475, the Oda had occupied the greater portion of Owari Province, but the Shiba would continue to try to regain authority until Shiba Yoshikane (1540-1600), who had to leave Owari.
The other famous castle of the Oda is Kiyosu Castle, built between 1394 and 1427 by Shiba Yoshishige who entrusted the castle to the Oda clan, and named Oda Toshisada vice-governor of the province. Toshisada had four sons. The fourth son, Nobusada, who lived in Katsubata Castle, was the father of Nobuhide and the grandfather of Oda Nobunaga.
Nobuhide took Nagoya Castle in 1525 (it was given to Nobunaga in 1542), and built Furuwatari Castle. Oda Nobutomo held Kiyosu Castle, but he was besieged and killed in 1555 by his nephew Oda Nobunaga who operated from Nagoya Castle. This led to the family being divided into several branches, until the branch led by Oda Nobunaga eclipsed the others and unified its control over Owari.
Then turning to neighboring rivals, it one by one achieved dominance over the Imagawa, Takeda, Azai, Asakura and other clans, until Nobunaga held control over central Japan. However, Nobunaga's plans for national domination were thwarted when he fell victim to the treachery of his vassal Akechi Mitsuhide who killed him at the Incident at Honnō-ji in the summer of 1582. The Oda remained titular overlords of central Japan for a short time, before being eclipsed by the family of one of Nobunaga's chief generals, Hashiba Hideyoshi.
Though the Oda were effectively eclipsed by Toyotomi Hideyoshi following Nobunaga's death, it is not often known that the Oda continued to be a presence in Japanese politics. One branch of the family became hatamoto retainers to the Tokugawa shōgun, while other branches became minor daimyo lords. As of the end of the Edo era, these included Tendo han (also known as Takahata han; Dewa Province, 20,000 koku), Yanagimoto han (Yamato Province, 10,000 koku), Kaiju han (also known as Shibamura han; Yamato Province, 10,000 koku), and Kaibara han (Tamba Province, 20,000 koku).
During the reign of the daimyo Nobutoshi, the Oda of Tendō Domain were signatories to the pact that created the Ōuetsu Reppan Dōmei.
Living descendants of the Oda Clan are currently in southern and south-western Japan, as well as Taiwan, The Philippines, South Korea, USA, Canada and the United Kingdom, mostly retained their Japanese descent through Japanese/Chinese/Taiwanese/Filipino line.
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Japanese castle 100 election Fukui Prefecture Mr. Asakura Ruins and Ichijodani Castle
In the vicinity of Mr. Asakura ruins there is also as one square waterfall restoration streets.
Japan ruins, see the ruins of a castle.
ODA URI 織田瓜 - Japanese Lamp (076L)
You can buy this japanese lamp on ShinoStore.com
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The Oda clan was a family of Japanese daimyo who were to become an important political force in the unification of Japan in the mid-16th century. Though they had the climax of their fame under Oda Nobunaga and fell from the spotlight soon after, several branches of the family would continue on as daimyo houses until the Meiji Restoration.
The Oda family in the time of Nobunaga claimed descent from the Taira clan, by Taira no Chikazane, a grandson of Taira no Shigemori (1138-1179).
Taira no Chikazane established himself at Oda (Echizen Province) and took its name. His descendants, great vassals of the (Seiwa Genji) Shiba clan, shugo (governors) of Echizen, Owari and other provinces, followed the latter to Owari Province and received Inuyama Castle in 1435. This castle was built towards 1435, by Shiba Yoshitake who entrusted its safety to the Oda family. The Oda had been shugo-dai (vice-governor) for several generations.
In 1452, after the death of Shiba Yoshitake the vassals of the Shiba, like the Oda in Owari Province and the Asakura clan in Echizen Province, refused the succession of Shiba Yoshitoshi (1430-1490) and supported Shiba Yoshikado (died ca. 1480), and began to divide the large domains of their suzerains among themselves, and had become gradually independent in the domains which had been confided to them. In 1475, the Oda had occupied the greater portion of Owari Province, but the Shiba would continue to try to regain authority until Shiba Yoshikane (1540-1600), who had to leave Owari.
The other famous castle of the Oda is Kiyosu Castle, built between 1394 and 1427 by Shiba Yoshishige who entrusted the castle to the Oda clan, and named Oda Toshisada vice-governor of the province. Toshisada had four sons. The fourth son, Nobusada, who lived in Katsubata Castle, was the father of Nobuhide and the grandfather of Oda Nobunaga.
Nobuhide took Nagoya Castle in 1525 (it was given to Nobunaga in 1542), and built Furuwatari Castle. Oda Nobutomo held Kiyosu Castle, but he was besieged and killed in 1555 by his nephew Oda Nobunaga who operated from Nagoya Castle. This led to the family being divided into several branches, until the branch led by Oda Nobunaga eclipsed the others and unified its control over Owari.
Then turning to neighboring rivals, it one by one achieved dominance over the Imagawa, Takeda, Azai, Asakura and other clans, until Nobunaga held control over central Japan. However, Nobunaga's plans for national domination were thwarted when he fell victim to the treachery of his vassal Akechi Mitsuhide who killed him at the Incident at Honnō-ji in the summer of 1582. The Oda remained titular overlords of central Japan for a short time, before being eclipsed by the family of one of Nobunaga's chief generals, Hashiba Hideyoshi.
Though the Oda were effectively eclipsed by Toyotomi Hideyoshi following Nobunaga's death, it is not often known that the Oda continued to be a presence in Japanese politics. One branch of the family became hatamoto retainers to the Tokugawa shōgun, while other branches became minor daimyo lords. As of the end of the Edo era, these included Tendo han (also known as Takahata han; Dewa Province, 20,000 koku), Yanagimoto han (Yamato Province, 10,000 koku), Kaiju han (also known as Shibamura han; Yamato Province, 10,000 koku), and Kaibara han (Tamba Province, 20,000 koku).
During the reign of the daimyo Nobutoshi, the Oda of Tendō Domain were signatories to the pact that created the Ōuetsu Reppan Dōmei.
Living descendants of the Oda Clan are currently in southern and south-western Japan, as well as Taiwan, The Philippines, South Korea, USA, Canada and the United Kingdom, mostly retained their Japanese descent through Japanese/Chinese/Taiwanese/Filipino line.
©Wikipedia.org
GTS feat ARVIN HOMA AYA - Life
－タイ発！地域医療再生の処方箋－
On Saturday February 27th 2010, Kinan Hospital organized lectures for community in collaboration with Mie University. The gathering was sponsored by Ministry of Education (MEXT Japan) International Cooperation Initiative to promote Education for Sustainable Development.
After the opening remarks of Dr. Noguchi the President of Kinan Hospital, Professor Yuko Takeda introduced Education for Sustainable Development: its importance for community development and health promotion in Kinan.
Then lectures were given by two invited speakers, a physician couple, Dr. Tantip Thamrongwaranggoon and Dr. Apisit Thamrongwaranggoon. Dr. Tantip and Dr. Apisit have been working in a rural area of northeast of Thailand, Ubonrat for last 24 years and shared their experiences on how they have collaborated with community people to promote self-sufficiency in the area which eventually has brought health and happiness in the area. We learned many tips and wisdoms to empower community which we felt relevant in Kinan area. The lectures were given in English and translated into Japanese by Dr. Yuko Takeda.
After the lectures, many participants asked questions and stated their comments with enthusiasms. Dr Noriko Nakamae, a dedicated physician at Kinan Hospital asked Dr. Apisit how he keeps up with up-to-date medicine while working in a rural area. Dr. Apisit replied that he utilizes networks with his colleagues so that he can ask advice or can refer his patients. The meeting extended almost an hour because the audience wanted to interact with speakers and appreciated their comments and advice.
At the end of the meeting, on behalf of the participants, Dr. Noguchi expressed his deep appreciation to the guest speakers by presenting flowers and gifts.
You could view the part of the meeting on YouTube at the following URL:
信号処理②（Kazuya Takeda,2017/11/2)
Restoration of Nijo-jo Castle Fusuma Paintings
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Tokugawa Ieyasu
Tokugawa Ieyasu (徳川 家康, January 31, 1543 – June 1, 1616) was the founder and first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan, which ruled from the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 until the Meiji Restoration in 1868. Ieyasu seized power in 1600, received appointment as shogun in 1603, abdicated from office in 1605, but remained in power until his death in 1616. His given name is sometimes spelled Iyeyasu, according to the historical pronunciation of we. Ieyasu was posthumously enshrined at Nikkō Tōshō-gū with the name Tōshō Daigongen (東照大権現).
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Exploring Kansai, Japan: Osaka, Kyoto and More!
This is a collection of my favourite moments from two months exploring the region of Kansai from my base in Osaka.
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The Awakening by Sternenlicht (Original Music)
From our deep slumber, follows The Awakening. Here is our follow up experimental original song after, Nowhere is Here. This video picks up where the other left of. Can you go on without love?
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